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February 5, 2008

Investigation looks into HS Football player opting for school that didn't recruit him

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 5, 2008

What an odd story. It looked like an American dream come true, but now somebody's going to experience a nightmare. Students, television and newsprint reporters packed the gym at Fernley (Nev.) High School to hear offensive lineman Kevin Hart give a verbal commitment to play football at the University of... [Full Story]

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October 31, 2006

Trojan Wall Falls

Posted by · Published: October 31, 2006

"RAAAANR! RAAAANR!" The Oregon State chainsaw revved as it prepared to saw down the mighty Trojan wall. "RAAANR!" There goes the twenty-seven game Pac-10 winning streak. The University of Southern California suffered their first loss in the Pac-10 since 2003 on Saturday. It didn't come against No. 10 California,... [Full Story]

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September 19, 2006

Time to Go

Posted by · Published: September 19, 2006 · Comments (1)

Every student's dream became one student's reality on Saturday. With a crowd of boisterous USC students pushing him against the fence, Joe Turner had had enough of the mob he'd been standing in for an hour and a half. The University of Southern California defeated the University of Nebraska... [Full Story]

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January 4, 2005

O.J. Simpson Going to Orange Bowl to Cheer USC

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 4, 2005 · Comments (2)

O.J. going to Orange Bowl to cheer for Trojans (Sports Illustrated) O.J. Simpson plans to root like crazy at the Orange Bowl. "I'll be in the stands cheering as loud as anybody for USC," Simpson told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Monday. "I can't wait. I always follow... [Full Story]

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August 26, 2004

Exclusive Interview with Matt Leinart

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: August 26, 2004

USC starting quarterback, blogger and Hersman Trophy candidate Matt Leinart sat down this week for a brief interview with fellow blogger BoiFromTroy. Here are some of the highlights: Leinart credits Coach Norm Chow for giving the Trojan offense the speed and sophistication to light up the scoreboard. Leinart says his... [Full Story]

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August 17, 2004

Trojan Football rocked by sex allegations

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: August 17, 2004

DEVELOPING -- AP is reporting that at least one member of the USC Trojan Football team, defending National Champions, is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department Robbery and Homicide Division for alleged sexual assault. The alleged incident took place early in the morning of Monday, August 16. XTRA... [Full Story]

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June 24, 2004

Williams to Return to USC

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 24, 2004

While most of Los Angeles sports fans are glued to their SportsRadio for talk about the pending trade of Shaquille O'Neil to the Dallas Mavericks, rumors are beginning to float about another noteworthy announcement coming during the noon lunch hour. When he goes on KMPC 1540 at 12:20 PM, will... [Full Story]

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June 3, 2004

Mike Williams' obstacles to USC Comeback

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 3, 2004 · Comments (2)

Mike Williams is applying to the NCAA to reinstate his remaining two years of eligibility at the National Champion USC Trojans football program. In order to reach that goal, however, the sophomore from Tampa faces several obstacles: Paying back any monies received from his agent Documenting monies, gifts and other... [Full Story]

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April 4, 2004

Trojan Huddle Report

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: April 4, 2004

Today marked the seventeenth annual Trojan Huddle, when USC plays its annual Spring Football game for fans and alumni. About 6,000 people flooded the Coliseum on an overcast, then sunny, Saturday afternoon to watch the National Champions gear up for next year. In a simulated Overtime, after a "final" score... [Full Story]

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March 4, 2004

Spring ball begins for National Champs

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 4, 2004

Spring football starts Saturday, March 6, 2004 and the USC Media Guide is now out giving a preview of what's to come as the Trojans seek to pick up the AP and Grantland Rice National Championship trophies yet again. QB Matt Leinart is being touted as a "2004 Heisman Trophy... [Full Story]

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February 25, 2004

USC's Williams "Bolts" to NFL

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 25, 2004

As I reported at Boifromtroy.com: According to ESPN, which quotes Coach Pete Carroll: "Mike made his decision that he wants to go to the NFL," USC coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday. "We're disappointed that we're losing him because he's had a terrific two years for us. ... But we're anxious... [Full Story]

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February 23, 2004

Williams to NFL?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 23, 2004

Despite assurances to the otherwise on Saturday, both Los Angeles Newspapers hint today that the Men of Troy have more to worry about with Mike Williams' pending decision to stay at USC or go tot the NFL than previously suggested. The Daily News hints that agents have told Williams he... [Full Story]

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November 29, 2003

Arizona Hires Mike Stoops

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 29, 2003

The Associated Press reports that Mike Stoops has been hired to be the next head coach of the Arizona Wildcats, who finished 2-10 and last in the PAC-10. John Mackovic was fired after the Wildcats opened the season 1-4 and Defensive Coordinator Mike Hankwitz served as interim coach for the... [Full Story]

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November 22, 2003

Rose Bowl clinched!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 22, 2003

USC clinched the City Championship today by smothering UCLA at the Coliseum. However, the Trojans also clinched at least a Rose Bowl berth when Washington upset Washington State...as did Michigan with their victory over defending National Champion Ohio State. But no one at the Coliseum was waving Roses today...they were... [Full Story]

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November 5, 2003

Bad Omens for #2 USC?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 5, 2003

Coach Pete Carrol is 8-0 in November, which is a good sign for the Trojans. But going into the 11/15 game at Arizona, Trojan fans should beware the following... USC is 0-1 after a bye this season USC is 0-2 playing on TNT (K-State and Wazzu)...something about the orange colored... [Full Story]

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October 31, 2003

Heisman Hopes in Troy

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 31, 2003 · Comments (1)

A year ago, lacking any creative Halloween ideas, I went out as Heisman Trophy Candidate Carson Palmer. "Candidate" was a longshot. Within a month, nobody was laughing anymore. The USC Sports Information department better be brushing off the playbook from their 2002 campaign because it looks like there may be... [Full Story]

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October 29, 2003

What to do when your 1-7? Kick your star RB off the team

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 29, 2003

UA Wildcats football season continues into the abyss today with the dismissal of RB Clarence Farmer. Farmer, the 2001 Pac 10 rushing champion, spent most of 2002 on the IR, and was part of a public feud with former coach, John Mackovic, and was benched for most of the first... [Full Story]

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October 23, 2003

Dennis Green? Mike Stoops? Dan Hawkins? Arizona Coaching carousel spins

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 23, 2003 · Comments (2)

Let's recap the recent developments, rumors and stories pertaining to the UA coaching vacancy. Pulling out of the running has become lucrative for a few coaches. Fresno State Head Coach Pat Hill was able to work out a new football locker room in exchange for pulling his name out of... [Full Story]

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October 7, 2003

UA looking at OU's Mike Stoops?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 7, 2003 · Comments (4)

Update on the UA football head coach search Oklahoma City TV station News 9 is reporting(registration required) that UA has asked permission to investigate and interview OU assistant coach Mike Stoops. And Columnist Greg Hansen believes that the university's asking salary has to start at $1 million to get any... [Full Story]

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October 3, 2003

UA Football Head Coach search update

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 3, 2003

The search for UA's next head football coach continues on. Rumors abound, pundits and analysts put in their two cents, but so far it’s a wide open race. The school has set the deadline for finding a new coach as Dec. 1, the opening of recruiting season. The 11 member... [Full Story]

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September 28, 2003

PRICE TO ARIZONA?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 28, 2003 · Comments (2)

ESPN's Ivan Maisel reports that former Washington State coach Mike Price, who was hired by Alabama this past offseason only to be fired for an embarrasing scandal before the first game, is the leading candidate to for the Arizona job created by the firing of John Mackovick. Defensive coordinator Mike... [Full Story]

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Mackovic Fired

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 28, 2003

Arizona Athletic Director Jim Livengood announced in a news conference today that John Mackovic has been fired as Head Football Coach and Defensive Coordinator Mike Hankwitz will serve as interim head coach.... [Full Story]

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September 27, 2003

Mackovic Fired at Arizona?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 27, 2003

Update: Cat Tracks has issued a retraction and will be posting more later. Some reports and rumors indicate that Arizona Coach John Mackovic has been fired and that Defensive Coordinator Mike Hankowitz will be coaching tonight's game against TCU. The University has not confirmed anything at this point. Former Washington... [Full Story]

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September 22, 2003

Ugly Jerseys

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 22, 2003 · Comments (5)

Does anyone else believe that there isn't an uglier uniform in sports than the Oregon Ducks football jerseys? I think the newest version of it is much more painful to view than they've unveiled in the past. And this is from someone who greatly respects Oregon's team.... [Full Story]

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September 15, 2003

Hansen: UA Football has hit rockbottom

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 15, 2003

When I was in college, spending my time working for first the student paper, and then the larger two daily papers in Tucson, two notable facts could be found as a constant in regards to UA Sports That Lute Olsen's brusque, rude and demeaning manner towards the general public would... [Full Story]

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